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City of Zurich Pension Fund
The City of Zurich Pension Fund (PKZH) operates as a public pension fund in Zurich, Switzerland. It was established in 1913. The fund manages retirement and...
City of Zurich Pension Fund
The City of Zurich Pension Fund (PKZH) operates as a public pension fund in Zurich, Switzerland. It was established in 1913. The fund manages retirement and insurance affairs for all city employees and the Zurich administration.
General information
Firm type
Pension Fund
Year founded
1913
AUM
27B (Altss estimate)
Location
Region
Europe
Country
Switzerland
City
Zurich
Corporate office
Zurich, Switzerland
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who sponsors the City of Zurich Pension Fund?
The City of Zurich serves as the sole sponsor. The fund administers retirement and insurance obligations exclusively for city employees and the municipal administration.
What asset classes does the fund hold?
Holdings include direct real estate in Zurich, indirect global real estate, the BKW Wind Farm Portfolio in France Italy and Norway, commodities and a global insurance-linked securities book.
Does the fund make co-investments?
Yes. It co-invests with BKW AG in renewable infrastructure and participates as a member investor in Anlagestiftung Pensimo for real estate.
When did the fund join responsible investment initiatives?
The fund became a signatory to the Principles for Responsible Investment in 2018 and is a member of the Ethos Foundation Engagement Pool Switzerland.
What is the fund's geographic footprint?
Core exposure centers on Zurich real estate with additional infrastructure assets in France, Italy and Norway plus global indirect real estate and insurance-linked securities.
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